BEEF CHEEK DAUBE à LA PROVRNçAL
There are dishes that transcend time without ever losing their modernity. Beef cheek is one of them. Long relegated to humbler tables, it has now become a symbol of bistro … Continue Reading →
Category: FRENCH DISHES
A SIMPLE CASSOULET
Being French, this rich, leguminous casserole passes as “a voluptuous monument to rustic tradition. In truth, however, it is both: soothingly starchy and deliciously savoury. Felicity Cloak’s take on … Continue Reading →
ALIGOT
A speciality of Auvergne in south-west France, where it’s claimed it was created by the monks of Aubrac to serve hungry pilgrims on their way to Compostela, aligot – … Continue Reading →
CHICKEN FRICASSEE
Fricassée comes from the French words frire (to fry) and casser (to break into pieces). Sometimes, chicken fricassée is called poulet á la crème, a similar creamy chicken dish. Both … Continue Reading →
MOTHER POULARD OMELETTE
The mother Poulard omelette is a traditional culinary specialty emblematic of Norman cuisine served in her restraunt in Mont-Saint-Michel. It based on a souffle omelette with fresh eggs and salted … Continue Reading →
CASSOULET
Raymond Blanc’s cassoulet is rich and warming. This classic French casserole sees confit duck, white beans, pork and sausages slowly cooked in a flavourful sauce INGREDIENTS Serve 4 – 6 … Continue Reading →
A CLASSIC FRENCH CARROT SALAD
One bite of this parsley-specked carrots salad doused with lemon Dijon vinaigrette and you’ll know why it’s standard fare in every French bistro, and market. The salad is not only … Continue Reading →
WARM GOATS CHEESE WITH CREAME AND WALNUTS (chèvre chaud à la crème )
We love having people for dinner, but when we prepare a starter, we like to keep things incredibly simple. This is just that. Easy Peasy. The tartness of … Continue Reading →